Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
Yesterday I wrote a series of absurd questions in preparation or a bi-weekly Zoom quiz with buddies that evening. These three short rounds of five queries covering the arbitrary unrelated topics of adages, old time singer/actor George Formby and icon of 1980's kid's TV Metal Mickey. These rounds of fictional inquiries written with tongue lodged... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, as I idly whiled away a few stolen minutes in a local store, I overheard a gloriously misquoting adage by the guy ahead of me in the checkout queue. This memorable soundbite an exclamation to his partner of "I'm sweating like a pig with a big mortgage!" Upon hearing this misquoting of a well-known... Continue Reading →
Yesterday in a local store, I overheard a glorious misquoting of an adage from a guy ahead of me at the checkout. This memorable incident occurred when he exclaimed to his partner "I'm sweating like a pig with a big mortgage!" During our recent 1-2 month warm spell, the correct version of that idiom (I'm... Continue Reading →
I wrote recently of my scepticism surrounding old wives tales. A mini diatribe not backed on any scientific fact, moreover sneering conclusions born from my ingrained middle-age cynicism. During that narrative, I carelessly omitted to touch on the comedic value of these superstitious folk tales, especially when misquoted. I'm alluding to mixed metaphors and idioms, which are inherently funny when delivered incorrectly. I have... Continue Reading →